Man in Rensselaer County triple homicide due to be sentenced Wednesday
RENSSELAER COUNTY (WRGB) — The man who admitted to killing his wife, father, and grandmother is due to be sentenced on Wednesday. Joshua Fowler is expected to serve 45 years to life behind bars. Fowler pleaded guilty to second degree murder in November, admitting to shooting and killing Whitney...
Two cats unaccounted for after Halfmoon fire
HALFMOON, N.Y. (WRGB) — A fire in Halfmoon is under investigation. A cat was rescued from the fire, the fire chief said, but he also said two cats remain unaccounted for. The fire broke out in a home at 104 Monmouth Way late Tuesday afternoon. That’s in the Knox Woods housing development.
Albany PD: Mechanicville man charged in connection to Washington Ave. shooting
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A Mechanicville man has been charged in connection to an October 2025 shooting in Albany, according to the Albany Police Department. On October 12, Albany Police say they responded to the 200 block of Washington Ave. for reports of a shooting. Police allegedly found evidence...
Schenectady man pleads guilty to two-day crime spree in Albany
The Albany County District Attorney’s Office says a Schenectady man has admitted to committing multiple crimes over two days last September.
Family of asylum seekers ‘adopted’ by Colonie church leave after father’s deportation
A family of three became an integral part of the Newtonville United Methodist Church community over the last year.
Man sentenced to prison in Cohoes
COHOES, NY — A man who menaced a neighbor with an electric chainsaw while wearing a clown mask has been sentenced to prison. Craig Wolcott, 35, of Albany was sentenced Friday to 1½ to 4½ years in state prison. His sentencing follows a two-day trial held in...
Power outages across multiple Albany neighborhoods
Power outages across multiple Albany neighborhoods. Several areas in Albany including Center Square, Park South, and the Lincoln Park Area are experiencing power outages. Emergency crews and National Grid are working to assess the situation and restore service as soon as possible.
Albany County IDA slashes Plug Power’s job requirements for incentives
The Albany County IDA reduced the number of jobs Plug Power must maintain at its Slingerlands headquarters as part of its 2022 financial support package.
Jack’s Oyster House crew preps for Valentine’s Day rush
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – With Valentine’s Day just days away, Jack’s Oyster House in downtown Albany is preparing for what staff say could be the restaurant’s busiest night of the year. NewsChannel 13’s got a preview of the special Valentine’s Day menu, featuring a mix of classic steakhouse dishes and elevated seafood...
Union College trustee resigns after being named in Epstein files
Brad Karp, a Union College alum and board trustee, as well as chairman of one of the country's most prestigious law firms, has resigned from both positions after being linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Both resignations come days after the recent release of emails on the Department of Justice's website.

















